Princeton Slips Past Athens In Tight Friday Contest
Princeton Tigers slip past Athens 7-5 at Bowen Field after building a 6-0 lead in the first inning. Starter John Lambert earned the win with relief from Jerry Vestal who struck out four. Rod Riffe, Bruce Hill, and Bob Karnes each had two hits as Princeton improves to 2-2 and prepares for Tuesday’s Bluefield Invitational game versus Union.
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Beavers Face Knights In Key Prep Showdown
Two top prep teams Bluefield and Mount View meet at Bowen Field at 5:00 with right hander John Law on the mound for the Beavers after a 2-1 loss to Peterstown. Mount View stands 8-1 and Bluefield 4-2. Fairview Junior High opened season with a 13-8 win over Princeton in boys and girls play as Leslie Addington Sondra Hinte and Marianna Sarver led with 1 victories. Tim Deskins and Jeff Robertson won singles and, with David Doyle and John McGee, took doubles.
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David Doyle
John McGee
Beavers Fifth In Relays At Capital City Meet
CHARLESTON Bluefield High School finished fifth with 36 points at the Capital City Relays behind St. Alban's. Chuck Doughton won the mile in 4 37.5 and finished third in the two mile. Francisco Nebrez Ayala was fourth in the two mile while Jordy Spiegel took third in the pole vault and O dell Martin finished fifth in the 220. Beavers 440 relay foursome Spiegel Martin Rucker and Gary Walker placed fourth as did the 880 relay unit Walker Rucker Amaker and Spiegel.
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Sixers Power Past Nets in 111 101 Victory
Philadelphia 76ers toppled the New Jersey Nets 111 101 as Caldwell Jones led with 24 points while Darryl Dawkins and Julius Erving added 19 apiece. King led New Jersey with 27 points. Eddie Jordan added 22 as Nets trailed through the final period.
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Ramblin' Rams At Home Today
The Bluefield College Rams host Bristol Commercial College at Bowen Field for a 2:00 baseball game aiming to improve a 1-3 record after a split with Kentucky Christian last weekend.
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Allen Williams Binds With Duke After Princeton Era
Princeton star Allen Williams signed a binding letter of intent with Duke. At his home, the 6-8 forward discussed choosing Duke for academics and athletics and noted coach Bill Foster’s program as a strong fit. Williams, who averaged over 1,100 points in three Princeton seasons, expects limited starting time but believes Duke’s practice against top players will boost his later years. Duke joined by Mike Tissaw Chip Engelland and Tom Emma for next season as Foster finalizes recruiting.
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Stadler Sneed share Masters lead after rain delay
Craig Stadler shot a 66 to tie Ed Sneed at 135 as Masters second round resumed amid tornado threats. Floyd and Thompson sit three back at 138, Watson and Inman at 139, while Nicklaus steadies with 71 to reach 140.
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Ali Plans Retirement From Boxing On Top
Muhammad Ali, the heavyweight champion, said he would retire soon to become the first black boxer to quit as champion. He planned to announce his retirement formally within days and warned he must decide before September 15 to avoid being stripped of the title. Only two white champions, Gene Tunney and Rocky Marciano, retired while holding the belt.
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Todd, Warner, Stewart Named to AA All-State Team
West Virginia class AA all-state selections include Freddie Wright captain of Winfield 5-9 guard who led with 15.2 points per game and 10 assists per game. Teammates Tim Davis Chris Adkins Curt Warner Russell Todd David Daniel Willie Stewart anchor the first team.
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